Tune in Friday, June 8 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special 'DEVIN DAWSON' on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114. The show will also be available streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW. Watch an exclusive 'First Look' from the show as DEVIN DAWSON performs his new single 'Asking For A Friend' on Rolling Stone Country today HERE.
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Innsbrook After Hours has announced that Nelly, Jamey Johnson and Travis Tritt have been added to their summer 2018 lineup at the SERVPRO of Richmond Pavilion. Tickets for all shows are available at www.innsbrookafterhours.com with low dough Early Bird General Admission tickets available for one week.
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Americana singer-songwriter CHELSEA WILLIAMS debuts a 7” single today -- an original penned song “Honey, Honey” with an endearing b-side cover of Hank Williams' “Lovesick Blues.' Chelsea will hit the road next week making an anticipated return to Texas after a string of successful performances at this year's SXSW Festival. In addition, Chelsea will be on tour this summer opening for Marc Cohn followed by a supporting stint with her Blue Elan label mate, the legendary, Rita Coolidge.
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Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist Of the Year, Grammy nominee and multi-million selling '80s icon Sylvia will greet her CMA Fest fans with new music this year. She will be performing songs from her brand-new CD, SECOND BLOOM - The Hits Re-Imagined, during the festival. The disc, on Red Pony Records, hits store shelves June 8. Fans the world over can catch three exclusive song premieres from the CD this week: Billboard.com ('Tumbleweed'), The Boot ('Drifter'), and Roughstock ('You Can't Go Back Home'). A compelling remake of her #1, 'Nobody,' will be available to radio programmers tomorrow via PLAY MPE. SECOND BLOOM includes 10 fresh interpretations of Sylvia's # 1 / Top 10 hits from the RCA years (1979 to 1987).
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During World War II, thousands from rural America flooded Washington, D.C. seeking jobs, bringing with them a mix of country, bluegrass, blues and jazz. Propelled by A.M. radio, television and honky tonks, musically, it was an exciting time in the nation's capital.
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Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with UK hit songwriter, artist and producer Ben Ash who works under the name Two Inch Punch.
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Granddaughter of Hank Williams, Sr. and daughter of Hank Williams, Jr., Hilary is paving her own path with her first album. My Lucky Scars is inspired by Williams' 2006 near death accident and follows her journey in overcoming that horrific and life-changing event.
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CMT today announced that Grammy-nominated R&B artist Leon Bridges is teaming up with global breakthrough Country singer-songwriter Luke Combs for a special outdoor 'CMT Crossroads' event premiering Thursday, June 28 at 10pm ET/PT. The one-hour show will feature chart-topping hits as well as new songs from both critically-acclaimed artists.
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Lee Gantt, who recently debuted his first single “Ruined This Town” is proud to announce that he will be performing at the 2018 CMA Festinside the Music City Center on the Spotlight Stage. His performance is scheduled for June 9, at 2:00 pm CT, with a 30 minute fan meet-and greet-immediately after his set.
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The producers of Tennessee Whiskey the Musical, are opening up a national talent search to cast the role of the King of Country, George Strait for their upcoming production of Tennessee Whiskey the Musical, the story of Dean Dillon. To kick-off the search, they are launching a virtual audition process where interested performers can post a video singing and playing a George Strait/Dean Dillon song. These videos will be seen by the show's casting team and it could earn them a chance for a callback at one of the show's National auditions taking place in New York, Nashville and Las Vegas in the summer of 2018.*
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Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with songwriter and artist Luis Fonsi whose hit “Despacito” is the most-streamed song of all time.
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Tune in Today, May 18 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “Stone Temple Pilots” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW.
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Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest's Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists, returns to Music City Center daily Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10(9:30 AM-5:00 PM). One of the biggest draws is the Artist of the Day session, which spotlights one of Country Music's favorite acts each day by offering a glimpse into their careers from the CMA Close Up Stage. Dierks Bentley will appear on Thursday, Luke Bryan on Friday, Dustin Lynch on Saturday and Kelsea Ballerini on Sunday.
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Tune in Friday, May 18 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “Stone Temple Pilots” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW.
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AT&T and AUDIENCE Network Present: “STONE TEMPLE PILOTS” Concert Premieres Via Broadcast Friday, May 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PTOn DIRECTV, U-verse (DIRECTV Ch 239 and U-verse Ch 1114) and streaming on DIRECTV NOW Watch A “First Look” Today On LOUDWIRE As Stone Temple Pilots Perform New Song “Roll Me Under”
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Charley Crockett is featured on this week's episode of 'Walking The Floor with Chris Shiflett.' Listen to the full interview HERE. Of Crockett and the episode, Rolling Stonepraises, 'Charley Crockett has become the king of his own wild frontier...the conversation traces his path from the cotton fields of south Texas to the stages of theaters across the country. Along the way, Crockett and podcast host Chris Shiflett geek out over Memphis' musical history, Texas' independent spirit and the thrill of chasing down your own unique horizon.'
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The Classics Theatre Project's Artistic Director Joey Folsom today announced casting and creative team details for the Company's inaugural production, in a new adaptation by Ben Schroth of Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard. The Cherry Orchard, directed by Joey Folsom, will run June 21 - July 14, 2018 in the Kim Dawson Theatre at the The Trinity River Arts Center. The ensemble cast features Emily Scott Banks as Lyubov, Stan Graner as Gaev, Matthew Eitzen as Yepikodov, Francis Fuselier at Firs, Sterling Gafford as Trofimov, Taylor Harris as Lopakin, Gretchen Hahn as Barbara, Courtney Mentzel as Anna, James Hansen Prince as Pishtchik, Mary-Margaret Pyeatt as Charlotte, Rachel Reininger as Dunyasha, and Dean Wray as Yasha.
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American Blues Theater announces encore performance run of BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story, written by Alan Janes, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, with musical direction by Ensemble Member Michael Mahler. BUDDY - The Buddy Holly Story will close as planned on May 26, 2018 and reopen June 29 - September 15, 2018 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets will be on sale for the encore run on May 15, 2018.
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At a time when many four-time Grammy winners might be doing victory laps with concerts of their greatest hits, blues artist Kevin Roosevelt Moore, better known as Keb' Mo,' was busy releasing the Grammy- winning album TajMo, a collaboration with fellow blues legend Taj Mahal. The 2017 album won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
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Take a peek as 11-year-old internet sensation MASON RAMSEY offers a personal glimpse into his whirlwind past month with the video for his breakout single “Famous” today.
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